Status:
valid
Authors:
(Geiseler) Spreng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 850 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852711
Common Names
- Chrozophora rottleri
- Rottler's Chrozophora
- Rottleri Chrozophora
Description
Chrozophora rottleri (also called Rottler's Chrozophora, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It is an annual herb that grows in meadows and grasslands, and is often found in disturbed areas. It has a tufted inflorescence, and its leaves are long and narrow with a pointed tip.
Uses & Benefits
Chrozophora rottleri is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chrozophora rottleri has small yellow flowers, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chrozophora rottleri is a grass species native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be covered lightly with soil. Division of clumps can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Chrozophora rottleri
Chrozophora rottleri can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Chrozophora rottleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chrozophora rottleri?
Chrozophora rottleri
What are the common names of Chrozophora rottleri?
Rottler's chrozophora
What is the habitat of Chrozophora rottleri?
Grasslands, meadows, and pastures
Species in the Chrozophora genus
Chrozophora brocchiana,
Chrozophora gangetica,
Chrozophora mujunkumi,
Chrozophora oblongifolia,
Chrozophora plicata,
Chrozophora rottleri,
Chrozophora sabulosa,
Chrozophora senegalensis,
Chrozophora tinctoria,
Chrozophora tinctoria,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,